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SUMMARY:CANVA 101: A Primer for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business?? Join us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards\, utilizing templates\, and creating from scratch!\n\nYou will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us!\n\nRegistration is limited. Register today!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T110000
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SUMMARY:Financing Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will learn:\n\n\nFinancing Basics – Types of Financing\nFunding Sources & Financing Programs\nCommon Misconceptions of Small Business Financing\nBank Financing Basics\nPreparing for Financing\nStrategies for your Bank Presentation\nAnd Much More!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/financing-your-small-business-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T130000
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UID:10000982-1676462400-1676466000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:GovCon 101: HubZone
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government has contracting goals for Women\, Minorities\, Service Disabled Veterans and HUBZone located small businesses. These set asides are a great way to gain entry into the complex world of Federal contracting. This class will introduce you to these certifications and help you determine if you qualify.\n  \nWe will cover these key areas:\n\n\nWhat socio economic certifications are available for small businesses\nWhat does it take to qualify for small business set-aside certifications\nHow do I apply for socio-economic certifications\n\n  \nDon’t miss out on this informative presentation on how you can take advantage of the SBA’s socio-economic small business set-asides.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/govcon-101-hubzone/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T193000
DTSTAMP:20230109T164734Z
CREATED:20230109T164734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T164734Z
UID:10000920-1675879200-1675884600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Legal Basics
DESCRIPTION:The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood\, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However\, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting the impending doom of a guillotine. \nIn this workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe Rule of Law and Why it Matters\nHow the law directly impacts small businesses\nHow to build a strong legal foundation\nThe specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/legal-basics-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T143000
DTSTAMP:20230109T164559Z
CREATED:20230109T164558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T164559Z
UID:10000919-1674565200-1674570600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Success through e-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES\nThis session will cover:\n\nThe variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!\nThe various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\nHow to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/success-through-e-commerce/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T130000
DTSTAMP:20230103T153205Z
CREATED:20230103T153205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T153205Z
UID:10000897-1674473400-1674478800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nBy the end of our time together\, you will be able to: \n\nCustomize your chart of accounts\nLink bank feeds\,\nCategorize transactions\,\nCreate automatic categorization rules\,\nReconcile accounts\, and\nCustomize reports!\n\nFor an action-oriented experience\, we’ll be using QuickBooks Online Test Drive. Please be ready with website loaded at the start of class:https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive. \nCapacity will be limited for this webinar as it is an interactive course. Please be mindful and register only if you will be able to attend this session
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T130000
DTSTAMP:20230103T153039Z
CREATED:20230103T153039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T153039Z
UID:10000896-1674129600-1674133200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Payment Processing
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour webinar is designed for government contractors to learn more about credit card optimization\, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nChoosing a Processor – What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards.\nVisa/MC Interchange – Find out how the processors get charged and how it affects you.\nGift Card Programs – Will setting up a gift card program for your business help? If so\, learn how to set one up.\nCash Discounting – Find out how to pass the fees to the cardholder in a way that doesn’t break Visa/MC compliance.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/payment-processing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T120000
DTSTAMP:20230103T152911Z
CREATED:20230103T152911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T152911Z
UID:10000895-1674122400-1674129600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar you will learn about: \n\nThe government customer\nReadiness to be a government contractor\nMarketing to the customer\nGovernment jargon\nSteps to get started\nSmall business set-asides\nTargeting the government customer – what the buyer wants to know\nWhat should go into a capability statement
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-101-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T133000
DTSTAMP:20230116T191124Z
CREATED:20230116T191124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T191124Z
UID:10000643-1673956800-1673962200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:I'm A Preneur: Getting Started with QuickBooks Online
DESCRIPTION:In our Introductory QuickBooks workshop\, presented by Tom Tanner\, Roanoke Regional SBDC Regional Advising Director and QuickBooks Pro Advisor. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nThe benefits of QuickBooks Online\nHow to choose the right QuickBooks Online subscription for your business\nAn overview of the tools and how to navigate through the QuickBooks Online software including how to set up your company\, setting up your books\, how to sync your bank account\, write checks\, how to bill customers and receive payments\, and more\nQuickBooks Online best practices and tips to monitor the success and financial health of your business\nAnd more!\n\nWho Should Attend: This introductory course is designed for Small Business Owners looking to get started with QuickBooks Online software \nOur workshops\, events\, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable\, sharing of ideas\, and takeaways to keep things straight. \nSpeaker(s): Tom Tanner\, Regional Advising Director\, RRSBDC + QuickBooks Pro Advisor
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/im-a-preneur-getting-started-with-quickbooks-online/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T120000
DTSTAMP:20230103T152556Z
CREATED:20230103T152556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T152556Z
UID:10000894-1673431200-1673438400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch: Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!  During this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\,  all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-6/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T093000
DTSTAMP:20230103T152331Z
CREATED:20230103T152331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T152331Z
UID:10000893-1673339400-1673343000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Entrepren-You Are! Business 101
DESCRIPTION:Entrepren-You Are! Business 101 \nDo you have a business idea? Are you an early-stage business and could use a boost? Entrepreneurs who start with a solid foundation of research\, planning\, and organization are up to 89% more likely to remain in business three years later. \nJoin the Hampton Roads SBDC’s Business 101 seminar to position your business for longevity and success. We’ll cover: Validating Your Idea • Business Plan Basics • Managing Your Money • Funding Options \nAfter Business 101\, follow-up appointments are available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your concept development\, funding\, and business plans\, including financial projections.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/entrepren-you-are-business-101/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,VIPC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T133000
DTSTAMP:20230103T151920Z
CREATED:20230103T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T151920Z
UID:10000892-1673006400-1673011800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Drive Yourself Successful
DESCRIPTION:Drive Yourself Successful is presented by Rachel Lynn Carter\, professional speaker and author of Drive Yourself Successful: 11 Inner States to Personal Empowerment. Rachel is passionate about inspiring and motivating others to achieve optimal wellbeing and success in all areas of their lives. Her experience as a licensed professional counselor has equipped her with first-hand knowledge of what keeps people’s gearshifts stuck in park\, as well as what it takes to shift into drive. She has incorporated these common life experiences into her book\, “Drive Yourself Successful: 11 Inner States to Personal Empowerment” to empower you to take the wheel of life and become the assertive driver by learning to transform adversity into high-grade fuel on your journey to success. \n*The first 30 participants to register AND attend will receive a FREE copy of Rachel’s book!*
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/drive-yourself-successful/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T110000
DTSTAMP:20221212T183220Z
CREATED:20221212T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T183220Z
UID:10000604-1671098400-1671102000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:How the Hackers Stole Christmas! (Cybersecurity)
DESCRIPTION:Attention all small business owners! \nThis session will help you keep your guard up over the holidays\, so you won’t fall victim to the latest scams and cyberattacks. For many businesses\, a major portion of their annual revenue is collected between Black Friday and New Year’s. While many of us are looking forward to enjoying some time off with family and friends\, the bad actors are getting ramped up to launch fresh rounds of mayhem. \nWe will share examples to heighten your awareness of the hackers’ favorite techniques. You’ll learn about some of the most damaging types cyberattacks\, and how they exploit you and your company’s vulnerabilities. \nWho should attend: Small business owners who want to avoid falling victim to common holiday scams and cybersecurity attacks.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/how-the-hackers-stole-christmas-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T110000
DTSTAMP:20221114T170620Z
CREATED:20221114T170620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T170620Z
UID:10000841-1671012000-1671015600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SEO and Social Selling
DESCRIPTION:The following will be covered during this live webinar: \n\nPower of SEO and social media for attracting customers\, including local SEO to precisely target your market.\nWebsite optimization for lead generation. How personas\, message maps\, and content calendars help to make your website and social media footprint more attractive when integrated.\nSocial selling as an amplifier of your existing sales and marketing strategy. Learn to build an omni channel presence and customer journey for faster wins.\nWhat your digital channel strategy needs\, to be effective in terms of content\, technology and investment.\nHow to effectively use paid media and advertising. Cost savings of optimizing your website and SEO to maximize paid media spend and ROI.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/seo-and-social-selling-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T140000
DTSTAMP:20220919T173236Z
CREATED:20220919T173236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T173236Z
UID:10000761-1670936400-1670940000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Make Better Business Decisions with Google Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online\, then turn these insights into well-informed\, actionable decisions. We will discuss using Google Analytics to help you collect and interpret real-time information\, review some of the reports and terms used so you can learn more about your target audience and how to achieve your business goals. \n  \nDuring this session\, we will: \n\nIdentify business goals (and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them)\nIncorporating data into your plan\nA focus on introducing Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions\nIntroducing Primary and Secondary Dimensions\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/make-better-business-decisions-with-google-analytics/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000
DTSTAMP:20221205T190806Z
CREATED:20221205T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T190806Z
UID:10000888-1670932800-1670936400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:New Year / New Brand
DESCRIPTION:Join Business Advisor and Branding Expert Jawansa Hall as he reviews some basic steps to refreshing your brand for the New Year. A fresh new look can help your small business gain new customers and expand your reach. We will take a look at the five most important considerations as you are thinking about building a brand identity and strategy. Please plan to join the Zoom link live in order to get the fullest benefit of the program.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/new-year-new-brand/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000
DTSTAMP:20221114T170517Z
CREATED:20221114T170517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T170517Z
UID:10000836-1670932800-1670936400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:5 Cybersecurity New Year's Resolutions for 2023
DESCRIPTION:Jumpstart your New Year with these essential tools and tips to help your small business succeed next year.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/5-cybersecurity-new-years-resolutions-for-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T173116Z
CREATED:20220919T173115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T173116Z
UID:10000755-1670500800-1670504400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Apps: How to plan\, Execute & Launch
DESCRIPTION:Does your business need a mobile app? \nIn this bootcamp you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app\, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. Areas covered include: \n\nMarket Research\nApp Scoping\nFinding a Developer and Budget\nApp Business Planning\nMarketing Approach\nBuilding a Prototype\nLaunching an App\nPromoting App
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/mobile-apps-how-to-plan-execute-launch-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T130000
DTSTAMP:20221114T170410Z
CREATED:20221114T170410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T170410Z
UID:10000835-1670328000-1670331600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Retail Cybersecurity: Tis the Season to Be Wary
DESCRIPTION:Small Businesses are vulnerable and\, like consumers\, must keep a vigilant eye over their data. Join us to learn the most common threats during the holiday season.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/retail-cybersecurity-tis-the-season-to-be-wary/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T140000
DTSTAMP:20220919T173003Z
CREATED:20220919T173003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T173003Z
UID:10000506-1669899600-1669903200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Use YouTube to Grow Your Business - Let's talk about YouTube!
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of creating a YouTube Channel? Are you currently using YouTube for your business? Not sure how to get started or how to build your channel? This is the webinar for you.\nGet best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.  \n \nIn this workshop\, we’ll discuss best practices for:\n·  Why you should have a YouTube channel \n·  How to set up a YouTube channel \n·  What’s important to fill out when uploading a video \n·  Making good creative\, and how to target and measure the results
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/use-youtube-to-grow-your-business-lets-talk-about-youtube/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000
DTSTAMP:20221031T182400Z
CREATED:20221031T182400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T182400Z
UID:10000825-1669829400-1669834800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 201
DESCRIPTION:Already feel like you have a handle on your monthly tasks within QuickBooks Online and now looking to get more out of your use? \nIn this course\, we’ll explore added functions of QuickBooks\, such as – \n\nreceipt management\,\nrecurring transactions\,\ntags\,\nclasses and locations\,\nadvanced reporting\,\npayroll\,\nand much more!\n\nAs this is a highly interactive and hands-on program\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up\, or QuickBooks Online Test Drive:https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-201/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T130000
DTSTAMP:20221114T170302Z
CREATED:20221114T170302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T170302Z
UID:10000834-1669723200-1669726800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:7 Cybersecurity Tips for Holiday Shopping Online
DESCRIPTION:If history is any indication\, this holiday season will likely attract cybercriminals who are on the prowl for sensitive user information. And\, they aren’t just hacking individuals or large organizations. Join us to learn more.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/7-cybersecurity-tips-for-holiday-shopping-online/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T110000
DTSTAMP:20221128T143930Z
CREATED:20221128T143930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T143930Z
UID:10000569-1669716000-1669719600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Tax Season | Closing Out the Books and Preparing for 2023
DESCRIPTION:2022 is quickly coming to a close\, are your financial records in order? Anxious about preparing for tax season? Join us as we learn from Tom Tanner\, Regional Advising Director\, IRS Registered Agent about preparing for Tax Season and tips to close out your books for 2022 and prepare for 2023. \nAttendees will learn about: \n\nYear-end tax planning\n2022 Tax benefits\nAudit readiness\nFinancial reporting\nBookkeeping tips\n\nWho should attend: Current Small Business Owners \nNote: This workshop is being recorded for internal use only
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-for-tax-season-closing-out-the-books-and-preparing-for-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T110000
DTSTAMP:20221031T182256Z
CREATED:20221031T182256Z
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SUMMARY:Canva 101: A Primer for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business? Join us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards\, utilizing templates\, and creating from scratch!\nYou will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us! Registration is limited.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T130000
DTSTAMP:20221107T141627Z
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UID:10000826-1669118400-1669122000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building and Guiding an Effective Craft Beverage Sales Team
DESCRIPTION:To compete in the increasingly competitive distribution space\, alcohol producers need to hire\, equip\, and incentivize their sales teams intelligently.  In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Ben Lewellyn\, Founder of craft beverage analytics firm Full Count\, what tools and strategies are most effective for craft beverage producers looking to maximize their sales staff’s impact in the market.  \nSPEAKER: Ben Lewellyn has worked in craft beverages for more than a decade\, focused primarily on building and improving wholesale sales operations (forecasting production\, managing salespeople & distributors\, selling to key accounts\, and developing strategy).  He started Full Count Analytics to help craft manufacturers make sense of their data through custom software solutions and individualized coaching.  Originally from Alabama\, Ben now lives with his wife and son in Charlottesville. 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-and-guiding-an-effective-craft-beverage-sales-team/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172655Z
CREATED:20220919T172655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172655Z
UID:10000503-1668686400-1668690000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your WordPress Website - Updated for 2022
DESCRIPTION:oin us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! \nAre you looking for a simple\, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop\, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site\, including: \n\nUser management\nPage creation and editing\nImage and video uploads\nPlugin management\nLinking to social media
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/managing-your-wordpress-website-updated-for-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T110000
DTSTAMP:20221114T170144Z
CREATED:20221114T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T170144Z
UID:10000833-1668592800-1668596400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics - A Step-by-Step Guide
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard\, complete with relevant metrics\, that is invaluable to meet your strategic and tactical goals and objectives. This webinar is extremely useful for early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! During this NO-COST webinar you should be able to: : \n\nSee what business dashboards look like\nUnderstand why a “scorecard” is important\nBecome familiar with the principles that guide your 1st dashboard draft\nKnow how to get started and begin building a dashboard for your business\nDecide on a group of simple but important key metrics\nSee what software is available\, making scorecard development easier\nLearn how and when to use these new business metrics with your business team\nSee how dashboard insights can make a positive impact on your business performance\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-business-performance-dashboard-metrics-a-step-by-step-guide-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T100000
DTSTAMP:20221017T175451Z
CREATED:20221017T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175451Z
UID:10000533-1668070800-1668074400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Annual Veteran Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on “Marketing a Small Business Successfully”\nand “How to Turn Your Small Business into the Big Voice: Using Digital Marketing Tools\nand Social Media Platforms Effectively”
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/annual-veteran-small-business-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T133000
DTSTAMP:20221031T182151Z
CREATED:20221031T182151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T182151Z
UID:10000823-1667822400-1667827800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nBy the end of our time together\, you will be able to: \n\nCustomize your chart of accounts\nLink bank feeds\,\nCategorize transactions\,\nCreate automatic categorization rules\,\nReconcile accounts\, and\nCustomize reports!\n\nFor an action-oriented experience\, we’ll be using QuickBooks Online Test Drive. Please be ready with website loaded at the start of class:https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T120000
DTSTAMP:20221017T175343Z
CREATED:20221017T175343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175343Z
UID:10000531-1667469600-1667476800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Choosing a Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Entity
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will answer the following questions and much more:\n* How do you create a non-profit in Virginia?\n* How does that differ from a for-profit?
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/choosing-a-non-profit-vs-for-profit-entity/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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